Last week our scholarship recipients were introduced to the club. The following students will be attending universities as indicated. Daniel Braunberger--Evangel University in Springfield, MO studying Music Education, Ayla Tschetter—Fort Hayes State in Hayes, KS seeking a Nursing degree, Ethan Sherman--Midland University in Fremont for Athletic Training and Ana Perez-Mendez (PALS) – UNL studying Business Administration and Spanish.
Danielle Blackledge--participated in the RYLA Retreat. She was paired with 5-6 other students in her small group to work together throughout the weekend. They participated in a ropes course, created a tower out of marshmallows and toothpicks, and came up with a way to help Kenyans. They wanted to help give them clean drinking water by building wells throughout the country. Each group was given a country to assist, and Danielle's group was selected as the winner! All of the activities focused on building leadership and teamwork skills. Danielle estimated about 30 students total attended. Danielle’s parents joined her for the meeting. Paulina Juarez was not able to attend.
Anniversaries: Jim Fahrnbruch (5/24), Bret Schroder (5/25)
Sign up for the Tour of the County Court House on Wed., May 31. We will be car pooling. Leave Crete at 4:40 pm. So far we have 14 members plus 2 maybe’s signed up. Bring a guest or a prospective member!
Rotary Foundation Grant: We decided to pursue a grant to build an arbor entrance to the Community Garden. Jack Thompson is working on ideas for the arbor and costs. The grant application needs to be submitted by May 31.
Rotary Foundation Donations: We have a challenge to increase contributions to the Rotary Foundation. Each member to the Foundation (annual fund or polio) will be matched up to $1,000.00.
Our contributions so far this year are:
Annual Fund $1355 (Goal = $2500) Polio $637 (Goal = $875).
Drawing: Jill McCartney won the draw of $8.00, but she didn’t find the Queen of spades. Jill donated $8 to Polio and $8 to the Annual Fund. These were the first amounts matched making this a $32.00 contribution! Our pot starts this week at $87.00!
Schedule:
Tues., May 23 – noon -- Fabiola Dimas -- Sixpence
Wed., May 31 -- 5:00 pm – Tour of County Court House (meet at 4:40pm)
Wed., June 7 – 5:30 pm – Pumpkin Patch Planting – Old Mill Park
Please bring your own rakes, hoes and shovels for planting.
Tues., June 13 – noon – TBA
Wed., June 21 – 5:30 pm – Pass the Gavel – Youth Cabin
Tues., June 27 – noon -- TBA
